Pistol, small firearm designed for one-hand use. According to one theory, pistols owe their name to the city of Pistoia, Italy, where handguns were made as early as the late 15th century.
Dating from the 16th century, the earliest practical pistols typically were single-shot muzzle-loading arms employing wheel-lock or various flintlock ignition systems, and they evolved simultaneously with shoulder weapons such as the harquebus, musket, and fowling gun. Such handguns were produced in a wide range of sizes and calibres, from large military “horse” pistols to small pocket and muff pistols for personal protection. The adoption of percussion ignition in the 1830s allowed the design of more-complex repeating pistols, notably the pepperbox and the revolver. In turn, the advent of the self-contained metallic cartridge in the 1860s allowed the convenience of breech loading and ultimately permitted the development of self-loading, or semiautomatic, pistols such as those made by Colt, Mauser, Luger, Browning, Smith & Wesson, and Beretta.
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For those who believe that “bigger is better“ the APC45 is the perfect choice. It is not only one of the lightest and most compact .45 pistols on the market, but due to its internal hydraulic buffer it is the most pleasant to shoot. APC45 is perfectly suitable for close quarters use in most conditions….
For those who believe that “bigger is better“ the APC45 is the perfect choice. It is not only one of the lightest and most compact .45 pistols on the market, but due to its internal hydraulic buffer it is the most pleasant to shoot. The APC45 PRO is a result of a requirement from…
For those who believe that “bigger is better“ the APC45 is the perfect choice. It is not only one of the lightest and most compact .45 pistols on the market, but due to its internal hydraulic buffer it is the most pleasant to shoot. The addition of the folding SB Tactical brace allows for stable…
For those who believe that “bigger is better“ the APC45 is the perfect choice. It is not only one of the lightest and most compact .45 pistols on the market, but due to its internal hydraulic buffer it is the most pleasant to shoot. The APC45 PRO is a result of a requirement from…
The APC45-SD is perfect for those who want a larger handgun cartridge. Not only is the APC45 one of the lightest and compact on the market, it also pleasant to shoot due to the internal hydraulic buffer. The integrated suppressor reduces sound signature, while offering positive effect on recoil. Specifications Caliber .45ACP Capacity *25 Rounds…
The APC9 is first choice, not only for normal police duty, but also for SWAT units. That’s why Austrians national SWAT team, the EKO Cobra, has chosen the APC9 as its primary weapon. Reliable, accurate, compact and ambidextrous, the APC9 is the perfect gun for all police and military tasks. Specifications Caliber 9mm Capacity *30…
The APC9 is first choice, not only for normal police duty, but also for SWAT units. That’s why Austrians national SWAT team, the EKO Cobra, has chosen the APC9 as its primary weapon. Reliable, accurate, compact and ambidextrous, the APC9 is the perfect gun for all police and military tasks. The APC9 PRO is…
The APC9 PRO Glock Lower utilizes a 7″ barrel and features ambidextrous controls. The Glock PRO lower will accept Glock 9mm magazines, AR/M4 type pistol grips and features a 7″ barrel with tri-lug installed. PRO models feature a dual auto-folding, non-reciprocating charging handle, improved lower receiver ergonomics including a side positioned bolt hold open/release,…
The APC9 PRO Glock Lower utilizes a 7″ barrel and features ambidextrous controls. The Glock PRO lower will accept Glock 9mm magazines, AR/M4 type pistol grips and features a 7″ barrel with tri-lug installed. Includes an SB Tactical pistol stabilizing brace. PRO models feature a dual auto-folding, non-reciprocating charging handle, improved lower receiver ergonomics…
